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Cobrinha Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu Academy (San Bernardino, California)

5 ★★★★★ 59 Google reviews · BJJ gym in San Bernardino, California

BJJ gym Kids & teens Competition team

Plan your first class

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
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  • Website & schedule cobrinhabjjsanbernardino.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 909-800-4061

Hours

Monday 10:30 am–1 pm, 3:30–9 pm
Tuesday 10:30 am–1 pm, 3:30–9 pm
Wednesday 10:30 am–1 pm, 3:30–9 pm
Thursday 10:30 am–1 pm, 3:30–9:30 pm
Friday 10:30 am–1 pm, 5–8:30 pm
Saturday 8:45 am–12 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Cobrinha Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu Academy (San Bernardino, California), confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 21 mentions

“It's honestly one of the best places for kids, my kids have been with coach sapao since he used to teach at camp wolverine.”

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🏆 Competition Team 2 mentions

“Whether you are new looking to start BJJ or a seasoned competitor this is a great option and the place we would choose if we lived here.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“I mean come on self defense shills and fitness.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Cobrinha Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu Academy (San Bernardino, California) — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Boxing 4 mentions

“They offer boxing, wrestling, and jujitsu for all levels of experience.”

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🤸 Wrestling 2 mentions

“They offer boxing, wrestling, and jujitsu for all levels of experience.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 59 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 2 mentions

“Professor Sapao was professional and a very knowledgeable black belt.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 9 mentions

“The first face you usually see going in is Ariel in the office, she’s so polite, welcoming, and radiates positive energy at all times!”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 20 mentions

“The first face you usually see going in is Ariel in the office, she’s so polite, welcoming, and radiates positive energy at all times!”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 6 mentions

“I especially enjoyed how the instructor was patient and took his time to explain the details of the positions and provided specific feedback.”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“My son has been going for 2 months he loves it, coach sapao and his crew are awesome with kids.”

active competition team 3 mentions

“whether your looking good to compete, get in shape, or just train as a hobby this is definitely the place to be.”

From the reviews

I’m from San Diego and I was visiting my wife’s family in Rialto, I was looking for a bjj gym to train at and Cobrinhas was the closest one in the area, the guy who teaches there I believe his name is Sapao was extremely cool and welcoming and didn’t even charge a mat fee for coming by to roll for 2 days, didn’t care…

★★★★★ — Christopher, Feb 2020

I took my kids here to train (12yr/17yr old) since I was in town for work. My kids are in the competition scene so we always try to find a good gym to train at when we are out of town. Our plan was to try several gyms in the San Bernardino area but we lucked out finding this gym so we didn’t look for any others.

★★★★★ — Ericson, Mar 2024

My daughter absolutely loves coming here! The classes have helped my daughter come out of her shell and the coaches constantly motivate and support all our kids. The first face you usually see going in is Ariel in the office, she’s so polite, welcoming, and radiates positive energy at all times!

★★★★★ — Bianca, Nov 2021

It's honestly one of the best places for kids, my kids have been with coach sapao since he used to teach at camp wolverine. this man is incredible hes a great teacher and also a friend to every kid that walks through those door and has a great line up of coaches(coach Monique , coach Cruz) that are there to help…

★★★★★ — Ralph, Dec 2019

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Your first BJJ class at Cobrinha Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu Academy (San Bernardino, California)

Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Cobrinha Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu Academy (San Bernardino, California)

2700 Little Mountain Dr Bldg D-102, San Bernardino, CA92405

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